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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 9Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 1§ 22151 County District Formation Resolution

§ 22151 County District Formation Resolution

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§ 22151 County District Formation Resolution

Key Takeaways

  • •County leaders can decide to create or join a special district.
  • •They must first pass a formal decision (called a resolution) to show they want to do this.
  • •This rule was added a long time ago, in 1953.

Example

A county wants to team up with nearby counties to make a new school district.

The county leaders must first vote and agree on a plan to say they want to do this. This plan is like raising your hand to say, 'We want to join!'

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 22151 County District Formation Resolution

The board of supervisors of each county desiring to form, or join in forming, a district shall adopt a resolution of intention to that effect. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 151.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

board of supervisorsresolution of intentiondistrict

Related Statutes

  • § 11655 Election Cost Responsibility
  • § 15701 District Incorporation Powers
  • § 15702 District Formation Petition
  • § 15705 Petition Signature Verification
  • § 15706 Petition Signature Amendment Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 22151.
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